Springfield
Springfield conducts pinning ceremony for promoted officers
The Springfield Police Department’s newly pinned supervisors pose for a photo after the ceremony. From left: Deputy Chief David Martin, Deputy Chief David Kane, Superintendent Lawrence Akers, Mayor Domenic Sarno, Father William Hamilton, Police Commissioner Albert...
Fill the Food Bank returns for second year April 1
CHICOPEE — In collaboration with the Greater Westfield, Greater Holyoke, West of the River, ERC5/East of the River and Springfield Regional Chambers of Commerce, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the second annual Fill the Food Bank event on Tuesday, April 1 from 5-7 p.m.
Mass. legislators explore Canadian hydropower as energy solution
Nearly a dozen Massachusetts legislators recently traveled to Canada to strengthen the state’s relationship with Quebec and work toward a partnership to bring the province’s abundant hydroelectric power to Bay Staters.
Springfield School Committee approves school cameras memorandum
SPRINGFIELD — After an arduous several months of discussions, a new memorandum of understanding regarding access to school cameras is officially implemented.
Executive order promotes agreements for public works projects
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey officially signed an executive order on March 11 to promote the use of project labor agreements by state agencies for large public works projects.
Eversource petitions vote delayed amidst rate increases
SPRINGFIELD — During a time when Eversource increased its energy rates this winter, the Springfield City Council is looking to better scrutinize the utility company’s installation projects throughout the city.
Headway being made on 7-9 Stockbridge St. rehabilitation in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A $1.2 million restoration project of the third oldest building in downtown Springfield is currently in progress thanks to efforts by the Springfield Preservation Trust.
Healey flaunts tax cuts package in Springfield visit on March 11
SPRINGFIELD — Less than two years after state’s first tax cuts in 20 years were signed into law, Gov. Maura Healey visited Springfield on March 11 to promote the savings taxpayers will see from those cuts.
Nonprofit testifies in favor of pilot lending program
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield-based nonprofit Common Capital has provided over 900 loans totaling over $35 million to small businesses in Western Massachusetts since its inception in 1990, leading to the creation or retainment of 2,200 jobs.
Dziedzic describes colleen experience as ‘once-in-a-lifetime’
Longmeadow High School senior Ayslin Dziedzic is Springfield’s Colleen for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade.Reminder Publishing photo by Sophie Markham SPRINGFIELD — Growing up, Longmeadow High School senior Ayslin Dziedzic was always enamored by the idea of...
